Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 1
This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
A conduct is punishable only when expressly so provided by the law at the time of its commission. This also applies to a rehabilitative measure which puts restrictions on personal freedom.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第1條
行為之處罰，以行為時之法律有明文規定者為限。
拘束人身自由之保安處分，亦同。
拘束人身自由之保安處分，亦同。